Uzbekistan and France discussed expanding interaction between the technological and startup ecosystems of both countries. These negotiations took place in Paris during the International Space Summit.
The meeting included the Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, as well as Bobur Khodjaev, Head of the Department of Financial Technologies, Digitalization, and Artificial Intelligence under the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan. The delegation from Uzbekistan met with Julie Yuguet, Director of the central office of La French Tech.
The parties discussed the possibility of increasing access for French startups to the Uzbek market, while also providing Uzbek tech companies with broader access to the French and European markets. Special attention was paid to strengthening institutional partnership between the startup ecosystems of the two states.
Key programs of La French Tech, aimed at supporting technology companies, assisting them in entering international markets, and establishing connections with investors and other participants in the technology ecosystem, were also discussed. The preparation of a memorandum of understanding between IT Park Uzbekistan and La French Tech was planned.
Furthermore, participants examined the potential of launching La French Tech activities directly in Uzbekistan and creating a local representation in the country. Participants also considered using the Soft Landing and Startup Exchange programs from IT Park Uzbekistan to attract French startups to the Uzbek market. Representatives of La French Tech were invited to participate in the ICT WEEK Uzbekistan event.